Q1/2018 Director of Houston Chapter Report |
Throughout 2017, the IADD Houston chapter
focused on delivering technical content and offering a platform for the drilling industry to share best practices, present new ideas and technologies, and provide learning opportunities for those new to the subject. We ended the year with our annual clay shoot on December 1, which was well attended. Highlights included: morning and afternoon shooting sessions,
auctioning off two guns, sponsor company product displays and sponsored meal deliver. During 2018, we plan to continue building on our positive experiences and are in the process of finalizing topics and speakers. For the
first quarter, we will discuss well planning processes, present research completed on wellbore quality, and evaluate downhole data acquisition technology. We plan to kick off the second quarter with a discussion around rig capability and surface control systems. Successful directional drilling is
not only a function of the BHA and downhole operation conditions. It is also influenced by how effectively the surface control system delivers RPM, WOB and torque. High-powered motor technology, followed by a discussion of near-bit measurements will complete the first half of our 2018 program.
At this point, we would like to express our thanks to our sponsors, members, event participants, presenters, panelists, and the staff of the IADD who all have contributed to our success.
Sincerely, Roland Illerhaus Houston Chapter Director |
Advanced Drilling Dynamics -- Beyond Monitoring |
The agenda has been set for the Advanced Drilling Dynamics—Beyond Measurement Topical Forum, where we’ll explore the importance of drilling dynamics and the value associated with it. Last chance to register and join us for a mixture of presentations and panel discussions will highlight historical case studies, current industry best practices and emerging technologies, culminating in a vision of where the industry needs to be
with regards to data collection, analytics and modeling.
Event Details Forum Planning Committee - Chair: David Gibson, Lodestar
- Chair: Fred DuPriest, Texas A&M
- David Gibson, Lodestar
- Fred Harvey, MSC
- Robert Foster,
NOV
- Jed Wagner, PXD
Sponsorship Opportunities If you are interested in participating in this event—as a speaker, participant or sponsor—please contact wendy@graymattermktg.com. |
Geosteering Sponsor | | |
January Monthly Luncheon - "Well Planning" |
Operators are faced with increasing challenges to
economically develop hydrocarbon resources. To fully utilize the wells production potential longer horizontal sections are being drilled and completed. The construction of 10K+ ERD wells especially represents significant engineering challenges. Substantial increases in Torque & Drag that are associated with increasing horizontal wellbore departure pose increasing difficulties to control the BHA. Frequently the increased circulation pressure also limits the torque / power capability of
the motor and is an additional contributor to some of the disappointing drilling rates seen in long horizontal applications.
During the planning phase of a well, it is critical that factors influencing the successful completion of a well are well understood and incorporated into the well plan. A clear definition of the critical line items will also aid in establishing a better risk assessment and ultimately
results into a higher certainty for success. As a result, key performance indicators can be established to initiate an optimization process that will yield continuous improvement.
On January 25th, 2018 the IADD will provide a forum for software providers, well planners, directional coordinators and drilling engineers to explore the well planning process and its mission-critical elements. The event will
consist of various presentations and discussions to provide an update on the state of the art and provide a view for future developments that would assist in approving the accuracy of the planning process. The presentation will show how WellScan is used in the planning stages of a well to identify potential risks in terms of anti-collision, T&D, and BHA capabilities. Then will show the use of the software in optimizing
the well by eliminating/mitigating the potential risks and ensuring the success of the well.
Sponsorship Opportunities
If you are interested in participating in this event—as a speaker, participant or sponsor—please contact clandwehr@iadd-intl.org |
| Speaker Appreciation Sponsor |
Shared Health Alliance |
IADD is proudly providing a health benefit solution in partnership with Shared Health Alliance. This policy is available to members of IADD. IADD does not manage this program or determine rates, this is offered as a service to our members only.
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*Monthly Luncheons are hosted on the 4th Thursday of every month All Houston luncheons are hosted at Southwestern Energy, 1000 Energy Drive, Spring, TX 77389 |
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